Tejano superstars invade American Bank Center

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The band Siggno is one of several groups featured in Thursday’s Tejano Allstar Invasion Tour concert at the American Bank Center.

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Duelo will perform on Thursday when the Tejano Allstar Invasion Tour makes a stop at the American Bank Center.

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Solido is one of several groups featured in Thursday’s Tejano Allstar Invasion Tour concert at the American Bank Center.

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San Antonio-born singer Elida Reyna is one of the performers who will take the stage Thursday when the Tejano Allstar Invasion Tour makes a stop at the American Bank Center.

CORPUS CHRISTI - When asked for a one word description of what it is like to be a part of the upcoming Tejano Allstar Invasion Tour, superstar Elida Reyna wasted no time in finding the perfect term.

"Dynamic! That's the only word that really sums up all of the energy, star power, and of course, great music that will all be taking place at this incredible show," she said.

Without a doubt, the Tejano Allstar Invasion Tour is far from being an ordinary concert. When the lights go down in the American Bank Center arena on Thursday the stars will most definitely come out to play. Fans will be treated to the very familiar sound of all of their Tejano music favorites performed by of an impressive roster of big names that includes Siggno, Duelo, Solido and of course Reyna.

Reyna went on to say that while she has amassed an impressive number of awards and accomplishments throughout her career, it is really the moments when she's performing on stage that mean the most.

"That's when we have the chance to connect with our fans. When the songs that I have written mean something to not only me, but to the people in the audience — we relate to one another's emotions in a big way," said Reyna, the multitalented San Antonio-born singer who grew up in Mercedes.

Another Valley-ite on the bill is Jesse Turner, lead singer and accordion player with Siggno. Turner reflected on growing up in Harlingen and how those simpler times inspired him to pursue a career in music. Turner fondly remembered how the group used to rehearse in his garage when it first got together more than twelve years ago.

Their hit-packed career continues as Siggno just released its tenth album, "Mundo Se Acabo," which he is understandably enthusiastic about. Even though the group has several Latin Grammys, best-selling albums and a string of big No. 1 hits to its credit, Turner revealed that there is one thing that tops it all.

"It's that big moment every time we hit the stage, pick up our instruments and start doing what we do best, and that is playing our music live for the fans. The music brings us all together," Turner said.

That is exactly what Turner and his band Siggno, along with Elida Reyna, Duelo and Solido will be doing when the Tejano Allstar Invasion Tour comes to Corpus Christi. This performance is one that will stand out and mean something special to Turner.

"We aren't just playing for all of our fans, we consider them friends. And it feels really good to come back to Corpus Christi," he said. "We are looking forward to it not only because of this incredible lineup of performers, but also because it will be great to see everyone — it'll feel like we'll be coming home."